Strategic Planning and Management Insights

MARCH 6, 2023

SME Strategy is a strategy consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations align their teams and operations around a shared vision, mission, values, goals, and action plans. However, it's crucial to have a consistent and efficient method for tracking progress.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 9, 2018

The list of actions companies take is well-developed and documented, and most large companies do the following: Slash energy use and emissions in operations. Engage employees, through awards and incentives, to innovate, find operational savings, and develop products that cut customers’ emissions as well. Embrace renewable energy.

Energy 44

Energy Efficiency Government Transportation 44

Harvard Business

JULY 31, 2017

The top-performing decile of companies achieves revenue growth that is eight percentage points higher than the industry average and a digital ROI that is 10 times that of the bottom decile companies. One example is P&G’s Oral-B toothbrush with Bluetooth-enabled digital guidance. Insight Center. Crossing the Digital Divide.

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Strategy Strategy Strategy& ROI 28

Harvard Business

AUGUST 30, 2018

But what are the challenges that IT leaders are encountering as they try to keep pace and try to transform process and operations while the business is evolving? Driving digital transformation really means driving rapid, efficient, and high-ROI responses to those changes. Let’s take banking, for example.

Agile 28

Agile Enterprise Software Banking 28

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 4, 2017

In a credential stuffing attack, they take known valid email addresses and passwords from one website breach—for example, the Yahoo breach —and they use those same email addresses and passwords to log in to other websites, such as those of major banks. Instead, practical security is about tradeoffs and ROI. Certainly not.

Data 32

Data ROI System Education 32

Harvard Business

AUGUST 28, 2017

And AI success stories are becoming more numerous and diverse, from Amazon reaping operational efficiencies using its AI-powered Kiva warehouse robots, to GE keeping its industrial equipment running by leveraging AI for predictive maintenance. Without support from leadership, your AI transformation might not succeed.

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Survey Tools Industry Automotive 41

Harvard Business

APRIL 19, 2016

For example, printing products on demand would significantly reduce the U.S. As an example of the complications ahead, let’s look at taxes. Each of the potential business benefits of 3D printing carries tax implications that could alter the equation for any anticipated operating efficiency or return on investment.

Intellectual Property 28

Intellectual Property Automotive Analysis Pharmaceuticals 28

Consultant Ninja

JULY 27, 2009

Structural Driver: The organizations in the health care system operate inefficient operational structures. I fail to see the logic that the government will be more efficient at building operational structures than the private sector. Question: In the Obama plan, which one of these three cost drivers is getting reversed?

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Consulting Insurance Insurance Oliver Wyman 113

Harvard Business

JUNE 7, 2017

Determining the ROI for any cybersecurity investment, from staff training to AI-enabled authentication managers, can best be described as an enigma shrouded in mystery. Even the known costs, such as penalties for data breaches in highly regulated industries like health care, are a small piece of the ROI calculation.

ROI 28

ROI Metrics System Data 28

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Meanwhile, its transmission model reduces the costs of transactions, enables verification and efficient exchange of ownership, and opens the door to real-time micropayments. In most cases, the user will make a small micropayment (for example, one cent to read a news article). medical) information, and, even, electrical grid management.

Marketing 38

Marketing Advertising Media Video 38

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Let’s develop an up-front “technology ROI” that measures workflow impact, inefficiency, hassle and impact on physician and nurse well-being. They also enable them to make changes as-needed before fatigue and frustration are imbedded within a system’s operations and culture. In another example, Ronald A.

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Metrics System Healthcare Culture 28

Harvard Business

AUGUST 7, 2017

In my experience with dozens of organizations implementing IoT solutions, those that achieved their expected ROI changed their traditional business approaches in one or more of the following ways: They Developed a Partner Ecosystem. But chasing the cool factor can lead to compromised ROI. The essence of IoT is interconnectivity.

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ROI Operations Talent Accenture 28

Harvard Business

MAY 25, 2016

However, looking at the surveys and consulting reports, it is unclear what the precise use cases are that will drive this positive ROI from big data. Operations in a Connected World. For example, single queries from a user might be less important than multiple queries from a user. Insight Center. Sponsored by Accenture.

Data 49

Data Advertising Operations Case Study 49

Tsavo Neal

JANUARY 25, 2018

ROI calculator. Examples: Quality Progress. Examples: I Spent $400,000 on Facebook Fans. Examples: How to Use Your Website to Convert Consulting Leads into Clients. Examples: What CEOs are reading in 2017 . Examples: 3 Proven Innovation Strategy Examples. Following up with a “Hello” page.

Consulting 68

Consulting Advertising Case Interview Conference 68